Discovered: December 9, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:14:42 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.IRCBot.gen [Kaspersky
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Randex.BD is a network-aware worm that attempts to connect to a predetermined IRC server to receive instructions from its author. The existence of the files CfgDll32.exe or cmst32.exe is an indication of a possible infection.
The worm is written in Microsoft Visual C++ and is packed with UPX.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version December 9, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version December 9, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 10, 2003
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Asuka Yamamoto
